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IN Community is a publication dedicated to
representing, encouraging and promoting
the West Allegheny area and its comprising
municipalities by focusing on the talents
and gifts of the people who live and work
here. Our goal is to provide readers with
the most informative and professional
regional publication in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
fall 2017
12 History in the Remaking
Troop 248 restores 200-year-old log cabin that serves as its
home lodge.
15 Fall-tastic!
The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of outdoor family
fun. Get spooked at a haunted barn, kick up some leaves
or take advantage of the wide variety of fall festivals and
activities in your community.
20 Western Allegheny Community Library Wins
Two Pennsylvania Library Association
Best Practice Awards
WACL is one of only three libraries in the county to win
statewide recognition.
23 Wag-Worthy Playgrounds!
This fall, let your furry friends run free (or for a small fee) in the
many off-leash dog parks in and around your neighborhood.
27 Special Section: The Changing Face of Education
The future looks bright for our students—and not just from the
glow of their smartphones. As educators work to incorporate
new methods for teaching, students are adapting to new
methods of learning.
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From the Publisher
IN the Loop: What’s News in West Allegheny
IN Good Taste: Kelly Engel, Chef and Owner,
Eggs N’at
IN Focus: West Allegheny at a Glance
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on the cover
Henry and Sophia Swoager run with their dogs,
Miss Peaches and Mr. Snuggles, at Donaldson
Community Park in Oakdale. For a list of dog
parks in your community, see page 23. Photo by
Primetime Shots.
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